Study Up On Your Employer And Interviewer. One of the most irritating things as an employer is having someone come into my office who does not know my background or what is offered in my office. Do your homework before any interview. This is important for two reasons. First, you want to know if the business is a good fit for you. Second, you want to know as much about the person and place where you are interviewing as they know about you. The internet is a great source of information. Visit the company's web site. If you know the name of the person who is interviewing you, search for them. Determine if they have written any books, articles, or book chapters which can give an insight into their interests. Everyone likes to talk about themselves. If you can get lucky and get an insight into the personal life of your interviewer, talking about their interests can be a great way to leave a positive impression. At a minimum, at least know the basics about the company you are asking for a job from.
Don't Pad Your Resume. If a prospective employer finds that you have padded your resume with experience or training which you do not have, that will lead to an immediate filing in the big round filing cabinet. By the same token, be sure to include all of your strengths in your resume. It is your time to convince your employer that you are the one to choose. It should also be about one page in length unless you have some outstanding information to pass along. The second and third pages are not likely to ever be seen.
Dress For Success! There is no such thing as being overdressed for an interview. While I don't suggest wearing a tuxedo for an interview, I would suggest wearing your best coat and tie. Be sure to shine your shoes and press your shirt, too. Let's say that you are interviewing for a job where the usual dress is blue jeans and polo shirts - still wear a coat and tie. A prospective employer will not think anything if you overdress. If you underdress, they will immediately be turned off.
Moderation is always crucial. When considering dress, perfume, cologne, makeup, or jewelry, be sure to think subtle. In most cases, I would argue that perfume and cologne are not warranted at all. Some people are allergic to certain scents and coming in with a cologne that your interviewer is allergic to can be extremely detrimental.
Comb your hair and cut your nails. Hair and nails are often overlooked but do tell a lot about you. Be sure to have them neat and presentable for your interview. You might want to visit a barber or hair stylist shortly before an interview - with enough time for your hair to grow out if the stylist does a bad job though.
Don't Pad Your Resume. If a prospective employer finds that you have padded your resume with experience or training which you do not have, that will lead to an immediate filing in the big round filing cabinet. By the same token, be sure to include all of your strengths in your resume. It is your time to convince your employer that you are the one to choose. It should also be about one page in length unless you have some outstanding information to pass along. The second and third pages are not likely to ever be seen.
Dress For Success! There is no such thing as being overdressed for an interview. While I don't suggest wearing a tuxedo for an interview, I would suggest wearing your best coat and tie. Be sure to shine your shoes and press your shirt, too. Let's say that you are interviewing for a job where the usual dress is blue jeans and polo shirts - still wear a coat and tie. A prospective employer will not think anything if you overdress. If you underdress, they will immediately be turned off.
Moderation is always crucial. When considering dress, perfume, cologne, makeup, or jewelry, be sure to think subtle. In most cases, I would argue that perfume and cologne are not warranted at all. Some people are allergic to certain scents and coming in with a cologne that your interviewer is allergic to can be extremely detrimental.
Comb your hair and cut your nails. Hair and nails are often overlooked but do tell a lot about you. Be sure to have them neat and presentable for your interview. You might want to visit a barber or hair stylist shortly before an interview - with enough time for your hair to grow out if the stylist does a bad job though.
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